Kiss or Kill
“Lovers on the RUN . . .”
Synopsis
Two lovers, Nikki and Al, have a scam in which Nikki allows herself to be picked up by older men, drugs them, and, with Al's help, robs them. After accidentally killing one of her victims with an overdose, Nikki and Al are on the run.
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Matt Day
Al Fletcher
Frances O'Connor
Nikki Davies
Chris Haywood
Detective Hummer
Andrew S. Gilbert
Detective Crean
Tiffany Peters
Young Nikki
Syd Brisbane
Nikki's Father
Julie Sobotta
Nikki's Mother
Geoff Revell
Paul Nathan
Barry Langrishe
Zipper Doyle
Eliza Lovell
Felicity
Liz Windsor
Medical Examiner
Jordan Weldon-Iley
Young Boy
Carmel Johnson
Hotel Regency Maid
Audine Leith
Jules in the Gym
Max Cullen
Stan
Barry Otto
Adler Jones
Tony Lynch
Roadblock Cop
Michael Hill
Jacko
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 14, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Bennett
- Original Title
- Kiss or Kill
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Bill Bennett Productions, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Bennett
Bill Bennett
Malcolm McCulloch
Henry Dangar
Jennifer Cluff, Mikael Borglund, Gary Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Bennett
Director
Bill Bennett
Writer
Jennifer Cluff
Producer
Andrew Plumer
Production Design
Malcolm McCulloch
Director of Photography
Henry Dangar
Editor
Johnny Hallyday
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Kiss or Kill
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Kiss or Kill about?
Two lovers, Nikki and Al, have a scam in which Nikki allows herself to be picked up by older men, drugs them, and, with Al's help, robs them. After accidentally killing one of her victims with an overdose, Nikki and Al are on the run.
Who directed Kiss or Kill?
Kiss or Kill was directed by Bill Bennett.
Who stars in Kiss or Kill?
The principal cast of Kiss or Kill includes Matt Day, Frances O'Connor, Chris Haywood, Andrew S. Gilbert, Tiffany Peters.
When was Kiss or Kill released and how long is it?
Kiss or Kill was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Kiss or Kill?
Kiss or Kill holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).